The Aikido group was founded in March 2017. At first, ukemi (front- and backward rolls) and basic techniques and principles have been taught in a beginner course.
Currently, the group consists of about 17 active Akidokas. From time to time, we also meet outside the training schedule for social activities. Additional participants are welcome.
There was also an article in the local newspaper (Badische Neueste Nachrichten) featuring our beginner course. It’s in German, but you can find it here.
In December 2017 the sports club Linkenheim decided to establish an Aikido department.
In June 2018 we welcomed Takashi Kuroki Sensei for the first time to hold a seminar in Linkenheim.
In July 2018, the first examinations were carried out, in which some successfully passed the 5th Kyu (student grade).
In spring 2020, two students successfully passed the 3rd kyu exam, meaning that they will be able to wear the black hakama at the next exam.
The rest of 2020 has been dominated by coronavirus. Training was suspended from March, but since July 2020, training has been possible again with restrictions.
…which unfortunately did not last long. The year 2021 also began with an understandable break in training.
Since 2023, each training session has also included Iaido, the art of sword drawing, at the beginning.
In the spring of 2024, one student successfully passed the 2nd Kyu exam and is now allowed to wear the black hakama.
In September 2026, we were able to offer training for elementary school-aged children for the first time, which was well received. Ines actively helps as a co-trainer.
